Accounting Specialist (Corporate Shared Services)

Why DOWL?
DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. DOWL provides a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and financial well-being of our full-time employees and their families. DOWL offers a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution).  Other benefits include  flexible spending account, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, dependent care account, employee assistance program, a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching, profit sharing, student debt repayment,  paid time off, paid holidays. Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues at a minimum of 16 days per year and accruals being on first day of employment.  Employees also receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more details and eligibility please visit Careers - DOWL.

Finance & Accounting (Corporate Shared Services)

The Finance and Accounting Department at DOWL is responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and meeting all compliance requirements. The department consists of a high performing team that plays a vital role in sustaining the company’s profitability and operational success. The team supports both corporate operations and project specific functions, working across the organization to provide full cycle accounting services, reporting, and forecasting.

Summary

As an Accounting Specialist, your responsibilities will span a wide range of tasks, including invoice preparation, cash receipt processing, project reporting, project setup and maintenance in Deltek Vantagepoint, and special assignments that support both corporate functions and project-specific needs. You’ll work closely with Project Managers to ensure billing accuracy and timely collections, assist with audit preparation, and serve as a knowledgeable resource across accounting functions. At DOWL, we recognize that our people are our most valuable asset—that’s why we invest in ongoing training, offer robust support systems, and provide competitive compensation and benefits to help you thrive and grow within the company.

Join our team and enjoy a range of fantastic benefits designed to support your growth and well-being! We offer professional development opportunities, including professional communications training, and a tuition reimbursement program.  Health benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with an employer contribution Health Savings Account plan. Secure your future with a 401(k) company matching plan, profit sharing, and additional contributions for eligible student debt payments! We offer generous paid holidays, personal leave, extended family/medical leave, and an employee referral bonus program. At our company, we invest in you every step of the way!

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Three to five years' experience in accounting.
• Accounting degree preferred.
• Experience in architecture/engineering/construction environment preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Prepares monthly invoice and related reports.
• Assists Project Managers with client invoicing questions and collection.
• Researches cash receipts, coding, and posting of receipts.
• Prepares remote bank deposit.
• Assists Project Managers with project coordination to include system setup, project maintenance, and document management.
• Review monthly financial project reporting to ensure accuracy for revenue recognition and client invoicing.
• Provide back-up assistance to other accounting technicians.
• Assist with audit preparation.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to self-motivate, act, and operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external parties to maximize performance, problem solving, and results.
• Strong understanding of business office management.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

Background and Credit Check

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and a credit check. All information will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.